Cross Effects 3.0 - October 21, 2015—June 23, 2016

[Cherry Lover]

Rider

Rider relaxed into Sakura's arms, glad to be a comforting presence for her. She hated to see Sakura distressed or upset. After all she'd been through, she deserved to be as happy as it was possible for a person to be. Then, though, Sakura whispered something to her. Her use of the German language was odd, as far as she knew Sakura did not speak the language beyond the bizarre pseudo-German she and her sister used to cast their magic.

Aside from that, though, Rider at first felt a surge of pride on hearing the words. A bright smile came across her face as she contined to hold her master and hug her gently. Rider's entire existence was built around protecting and helping Sakura and, whilst she did not expect acknowledgement, it was still nice to have Sakura confirm just how important she was to her. It made her existence feel worthwhile.

"Of course", she whispered in her standard Japanese, "I would never hurt you. You're my beloved master and friend."

As she spoke, though, a nagging doubt came across her mind. She would, of course, never willingly hurt Sakura or allow her to be hurt. She would gladly give her very life to prevent it, if necessary. But, there was another part.

"Never abandon me", she said, thought Rider.

Of course, Rider had no intention of abandoning her, as such. That would break her heart, and that was not something she could ever do. But, at the same time, nor could she abandon her former master. She loved them both and wanted them both to be happy. And, ultimately, her place was not with this Sakura. She had her own Rider, back at home in her own world, and Rider former master had a family who would miss her. She would, of course, stay as long as this Sakura needed her. Her conscience would not allow her to do otherwise. But, ultimately, she would have to leave her, to return to her own world as Sakura returned to hers.

As Rider pondered the issue, her smile turned into a slight frown. She loved Sakura absolutely. The problem was that she loved both Sakuras, and they both had lives and family outside of the place she had appeared in. Sooner or later, her former master would need to go home and, if Rider could not go with her, she and her family would be heartbroken. But, if she chose to leave when this Sakura was not ready, then she too would be heartbroken.

Sighing slightly, Rider relaxed into Sakura's arms. This was something to worry about another time. For now, she would just enjoy the moment.

[Umbra of Chaos]

Urthemiel

The dragon shone brightly and in its place stood Urzara. Imperial and regal, and still stunning enough to bring men and women to a screeching halt with a simply look. While Bellitanus was soft Urzara was hard but it was impossible to say that one was anymore beautiful than the other. Still, Urzara did have the simple quality of making others feel inadequate and self-conscious by mere comparison.

Piercing, purple eyes with slitted pupils examined Adjutor and his companion with an almost mechanical thoroughness. "Your choice of housing is woefully inadequate, and having to step a single foot near this sham of a rat's nest shames you as well as myself, Adjutor. I expected more from you, however it seems that you will require a tad more guidance than I expected. Nevertheless I do hope you will introduce me to your companion before we all depart. This building will hold us for now but it is hardly an epitome of durability."

[SINIB]

Noel Vermillion

Noel smile turned into a frown at the mention of her new friend’s discomfort. She had a feeling she knew what was causing it too. “Something’s definitely not right, and I think I know what’s causing it. Sorry Mordred, but can we do this tomorrow? I have to go do something important, I just remembered. Can we exchange phone numbers?” Noel said with an apologetic smile.

[Kat]

Noel Vermillion

Noel smile turned into a frown at the mention of her new friend’s discomfort. She had a feeling she knew what was causing it too. “Something’s definitely not right, and I think I know what’s causing it. Sorry Mordred, but can we do this tomorrow? I have to go do something important, I just remembered. Can we exchange phone numbers?” Noel said with an apologetic smile.

"You know who is behind all of this? I wish I could go with you, but if I'm already allergic so far from that weird light, I might be just a bother." That was the sad reality of that. Bad affinity. There were threats that she could handle efficiently and some which not. "Good luck. Beat up those bloody bastards for me." She encouraged Noel after exchanging numbers with her.

[yinsukin]

Medaka

"Of course."  She responded.

She had to get herself together.  This city was too dangerous for her to be in this state of mind.  The girl called Medaka Kurokami had a purpose once again.

[Kotomine_Rin]

Tohuw Balagan

Tohuw smiled at Medaka and snapped his fingers before pointing at her in a glamorous pose. "Good!"

Then, he held her shoulder firmly and spun her around along with him, making her face the sky. Grinning, he patter her head before speaking in a cheerful yet serious tone.

"See those suns? For people like me, they are baaad news. Awful news! If they don't dissappear soon, I'm going to have problems later. You know, dying horribly and the usual. It's not just me either, plenty of people are writhing on the ground because of this light. Thank god I got an umbrella, hehe. Please, would you kindly help me stop this madness before any innocent lives (like me) are taken? Kicking the bucket doesn't sound much fun, and you do owe me your life. So, what do you say?"


Vanguard

Vanguard pondered on this for a moment. Then, he looked at her and spoke up. "No, that won't be necessary. At least, for now. Later, when it is time and place to do so. In the meanwhile, do you have anything in particular to ask?"


Sakagami Kenzo

After a good while of running, speeding trough train tracks, streets and mountains, the two finally reached destination. Kenzo was now sweating profusely, panting and barely keeping himself up. Even if he tried not to show it, he had used it too much in a short time-lapse and too often. The taxation was beginning to show, but despite that, he was still holding Forest firm without any sign of him or her falling over any time soon.

In front of them was moderately large wood cottage, warm and homely in the exterior. An inviting light could be seen from within, hope. And from behind, one could notice steam rising in the air.

"Aaaah, isn't that a pretty sight. Right Fore?"

[yinsukin]

Medaka Kurokami

Medaka would have answered the same no matter who Toe was.  Friends, enemies, strange creatures, anyone who required her help would receive it, whether they wanted it or not.  In broken sadness or high spirited confidence one thing remained true.

"Of course.  Ill always be here to help." She said, her face lighting up with a warm smile.

[Kotomine_Rin]

Tohuw Balagan

Tohuw nodded and smiled, giving Medaka another hug. For a moment, he seemed sincere, and then he let her go and spoke gently. "Thank you. You are a good friend."

Then, he snapped his fingers once.  Immediately, a pink cloud of smoke poofed over Medaka, and her clothes were replaced. Now she had a fabulous pristine moon-white suit, pants, cape and tuxedo, tailored with a light corset to show off her curves. Her chest was also lightly exposed, naturally. A beautiful necklace of gold with a scarlet gem rested on her neck, bringing out her beautiful features. The fabric was soft and silky, and the smell was slightly appled.

"Now, I can't have a friend help me and leave her in rags now can I? Have this too, I take it you're hungry. Can't fight a war on an empty stomach."

And then, he handed her a cleanly wrapped slice of sugar pie.

[yinsukin]

Medaka Kurokami

After sharing a freindly hug with Toe, Medaka was engulfed in white smoke.  When it cleared, she found herself in a flashy new outfit.  It was just like in fairy tales, except her "dress" was a sharp suit, tailored to her body and bust.  She gave Toe a satisfied grin as she took the pie.   Then she turned to the building, the one that Toe had his attention on when she arrived.

"I take it this is the source of the problem?"  She asked, her voice radiating confidence unheard of since Lorenzo's death.  She still held the pie in her hand.

[SINIB]

Noel Vermillion

Noel smiled at Mordred and nodded. "Yeah, definitely. I'll definitely take you up on the offer to cook up something yummy! Maybe seafood gumbo. That's fun to cook. I can teach you how to scale a fish! But anyway, I have to go."

With that, Noel left Mordred to go deal with what she presumed was the source of the pain and discomfort she'd been seeing people experience ever since she'd seen that alien sun. It was utterly unnatural and needed to be destroyed.

So she ran. She ran fast down the streets, transforming into her true form, not summoning Lux Sanctus just yet, but her eyes glowed blue with determination. I’ll stop this. This is why I asked Miss Rachel to help me obtain this power in the first place.

So, eventually Noel came to the sun. The glowing orb of imperfection, of that which should not ever have existed in the first place. This cheap imitation of the Azure.

And she finally donned Lux Sanctus. The Kusanagi. The power she had been given by Yuuki Terumi when he smelted her into Mu. That she’d taken control of to protect people with. All her swords disappeared from behind her back, and a fraction of a second later a gigantic portal, several times her size, appeared in front of the ‘sun’ and an equally gargantuan sword burst out towards it, slamming into it with a power that could erase anything, even God.

(OOC: She's at the Sun over Hamara)

[Elf]

Forest

Forest blinked as they finally arrived at their destination.  The light was nowhere near as bright here, and the hunger, pain, and that itching sensation that was welling under her skin was gone.  There was only a mild pounding in her ears, nothing that would slow her down.

Then she saw the cabin in the woods and the inviting steam surrounding it.  A smile spread across her face and said, "It's . . . lovely actually.  Quite lovely.  You live here, Kenzo?"


Rin


Rin sighed as she saw Rider and Sakura's happy reunion and looked over at Vanguard talking to other members of his potential harem.  She shook her head and wrapped her arms around herself.  She took a few steps back, waiting for someone to leave.

[Umbra of Chaos]

Erica

She flitted across buildings like a ghost. Blue platforms coming into existence for the slightest of moments to allow her to cross the gaps between structures with minimal effort. However, even with all of this movement her eyes never shifted from her target. Even her mind ignored the light damage from the false suns in favor of blonde hair and the fake made impossibly real.

Erica was enraptured. Captivated. Absolutely and completely in love. This person was everything that she wanted. Everything that she wanted to be. When she changed Erica's ideas remained steadfastly the same. As the girl summoned a great sword to strike against the white sun the Spirit Vessel floated with a degree of internal anxiety, waiting for any sign that things could go wrong. But there was the slightest tinge of excitement under it all. That she could intervene and get close to her.

But she would need to prepare just in case. The right half of the Mantle of Cinders wrapped around her arm and formed the Lance. She pointed it up in the general direction of the not doll and twin circles of gold formed around the tip. If anything dared come close she would intercept it no matter what.

[SINIB]

Oka

Oka sat on top of her Drifblim, looking around and getting more annoyed by the minute. Where was she? She knew she'd long passed her destination. There weren't supposed to be mountains anywhere near here! Or hills. Or a forest, for that matter. She sighed. "I'm sorry Shiro, I'm going to be late again. Drifblim why do you always get blown off course!?" She complained to the gigantic hot air baloon.

"..." It responded as it continued to float along through the sky, oblivious to her complaints.

"Giving me the silent treatment huh? Well fine! Two can play at that game! I'm going to take a nap!"

A Few Hours Later

Oka finally woke up, and blinked at the white sky. "I didn't think I slept that long..." She wondered. "Maybe I should ask for directions... Or at least find out where in the world I am." She quickly scanned around the forested mountains for something that looked like a ranger lodge. After a minute or two, her eyes came across a quaint wooden cottage. She shrugged, and pointed at it.

"Go there, loyal Drifblim!" She proclaimed grandly. "We'll find out where we are and how to get back on track!"

"..." Drifblim said, floating downwards at her command. As it reached the ground, she nimbly hopped off and landed on her feet, pulling a pokeball out and pressing the button, returning drifblim to its normal home. Afterwords, she pulled out another one, releasing her beloved Wormy from his cramped ball. With Wormy now in tow, she walked up to the two people who seemed to be returning to the lodge.

"Hey, would you mind telling me where exactly I am?" She asked sweetly. "I seem to have gotten myself lost."

[Kotomine_Rin]

Sakagami Kenzo

Kenzo's eyes opened wide as he heard a familiar voice. At that moment, his butt clenched and his whole body flinched. It couldn't be, no way. It had to be a coincidence. Yes, it was just someone who happened to have the same voice as her. There was no way, no way at all that she would've followed them here without him noticing, no way she'd have kept up with him so easily.

That was impossible, nay, less than impossible! So he was either hallucinating, going crazy or dreaming. Beads of sweat were dropping profusely from his ghostly pale face. Trembling slightly, he turned around and-

IT WAS HER!

At that moment, he remembered her cold, angry voice. Was she back for revenge? Was she acting on that fiend's demands? What if she shared his whereabouts to that masked man. She'd kill him, kill him! This was bad, bad, bad, bad! He was sooooo screwed. His palms were sweaty, knees weak arms were heavy. If he didn't feel the need to shit, he would've pissed his pants already. Panting heavily, he lowered his stance and stared at the girl.

"H-how did yo-you g-get her-he-heeeaaere?" He panted with a trembling, shaky voice. He was trying his best to assert dominance and show he was the superior one, puffing his chest in an attempt to scare her off.

[SINIB]

Oka

Oka raised her eyebrows at the strange man. “Um, okay? I rode here on my Drifblim, do you mind telling me where exactly here is?” She asked again.